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Open Commercialization <소셜벤처 프렙스쿨 14기> 사회연대경제기업 창업 육성 프로그램 참여기업 모집 <Social Venture Prep School 14th Cohort> Social Solidarity Economy Enterprise Startup Nurturing Program - Participating Company Recruitment 2026.08.31 – 2026.09.12	2026.08.31	2026.09.12
Open Entrepreneurship education Translation pending 모두의창업 지원서 작성법 특강 "모두의창업 지원서 작성포인트! 사례로 알려드립니다" 2026.09.04 – 2026.09.12	2026.09.04	2026.09.12
Open Facilities, space, and childcare 중앙대-금천구 창업 협력공간(창업교육스튜디오) 입주자 모집 공고 Chung-Ang University-Geumcheon-gu Startup Cooperation Space (Startup Education Studio) Resident Recruitment Notice 2026.08.26 – 2026.09.13	2026.08.26	2026.09.13
Open Facilities, space, and childcare 중앙대-금천구 창업 협력공간(혁신지원거점센터) 입주자 모집 공고 Chung-Ang University-Geumcheon-gu Startup Collaboration Space (Innovation Support Hub Center) Tenant Recruitment Announcement 2026.08.26 – 2026.09.13	2026.08.26	2026.09.13
Open Facilities, space, and childcare 2026년 28청춘창업소 액셀러레이팅 창업 역량강화교육: 투자유치 및 IR 전략 2026 28 Youth Startup Center Accelerating Startup Competency Enhancement Education: Investment Attraction and IR Strategy 2026.09.01 – 2026.09.13	2026.09.01	2026.09.13

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Supporting the commercialization preparation stage of prestartup entrepreneurs with innovative technology startup ideas to facilitate successful market entry

Commercialization

Early Startup Package

Promotion of stable market entry and growth through commercialization support for earlystage startups (within 3 years of establishment) with promising startup ideas and technologies

Commercialization

University-Centered Startup Program

Intensively support the growth of (prospective) startups with excellent technology and business models by support type such as regional core industries and deep tech, and lead regional industrial innovation through startups

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K-Startup Grand Challenge

Support the domestic inflow of outstanding overseas startups and their expansion into the Asian market, while fostering Korea as Asia's premier startup business hub

Commercialization

Pre-startup Package

Supporting the commercialization preparation stage of prestartup entrepreneurs with innovative technology startup ideas to facilitate successful market entry

Commercialization

Early Startup Package

Promotion of stable market entry and growth through commercialization support for earlystage startups (within 3 years of establishment) with promising startup ideas and technologies

Commercialization

University-Centered Startup Program

Global Expansion

K-Startup Grand Challenge

Support the domestic inflow of outstanding overseas startups and their expansion into the Asian market, while fostering Korea as Asia's premier startup business hub

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Founder-focused guides, funding explainers, and practical breakdowns for navigating Korea's startup ecosystem.

Jump Up, Start Up 2026: How Seoul Global Center Evaluates the Winners

A breakdown of how the Seoul Global Center's Jump Up, Start Up 2026 (OASIS 6) competition is scored.

September 11, 2026

D-8-4S: Korea's Special Visa for Foreign Startup Founders

A newer visa category that skips the OASIS point system entirely - evaluated on your startup idea alone.

September 11, 2026

Korea's Pre-Startup Package Grant

A breakdown of Korea's government grant for founders in the idea and pre-incorporation stage.

September 10, 2026

Jump Up, Start Up 2026: How Seoul Global Center Evaluates the Winners

A breakdown of how the Seoul Global Center's Jump Up, Start Up 2026 (OASIS 6) competition is scored.

September 11, 2026

D-8-4S: Korea's Special Visa for Foreign Startup Founders

A newer visa category that skips the OASIS point system entirely - evaluated on your startup idea alone.

September 11, 2026

Korea's Pre-Startup Package Grant

A breakdown of Korea's government grant for founders in the idea and pre-incorporation stage.

September 10, 2026

Jump Up, Start Up 2026: How Seoul Global Center Evaluates the Winners

A breakdown of how the Seoul Global Center's Jump Up, Start Up 2026 (OASIS 6) competition is scored.

Janie Baek

September 11, 2026

D-8-4S: Korea's Special Visa for Foreign Startup Founders

A newer visa category that skips the OASIS point system entirely - evaluated on your startup idea alone.

September 11, 2026

Korea's Pre-Startup Package Grant

A breakdown of Korea's government grant for founders in the idea and pre-incorporation stage.

September 10, 2026

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Jump Up, Start Up 2026: How Seoul Global Center Evaluates the Winners

D-8-4S: Korea's Special Visa for Foreign Startup Founders

Korea's Pre-Startup Package Grant

Jump Up, Start Up 2026: How Seoul Global Center Evaluates the Winners

D-8-4S: Korea's Special Visa for Foreign Startup Founders

Korea's Pre-Startup Package Grant

Jump Up, Start Up 2026: How Seoul Global Center Evaluates the Winners

D-8-4S: Korea's Special Visa for Foreign Startup Founders

Korea's Pre-Startup Package Grant

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Early Startup Package

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Pre-startup Package

Early Startup Package

University-Centered Startup Program

K-Startup Grand Challenge

Jump Up, Start Up 2026: How Seoul Global Center Evaluates the Winners

D-8-4S: Korea's Special Visa for Foreign Startup Founders

Korea's Pre-Startup Package Grant

Jump Up, Start Up 2026: How Seoul Global Center Evaluates the Winners

D-8-4S: Korea's Special Visa for Foreign Startup Founders

Korea's Pre-Startup Package Grant

Jump Up, Start Up 2026: How Seoul Global Center Evaluates the Winners

D-8-4S: Korea's Special Visa for Foreign Startup Founders

Korea's Pre-Startup Package Grant